Background
Holden, Donald was born on April 22, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Mack and Miriam (Epstein) Holden.
Holden, Donald was born on April 22, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Mack and Miriam (Epstein) Holden.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, 1951; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1952; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Maine College Art, 1986.
Teaching assistant, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1951-1952; director public relations, Philadelphia College Art, 1953-1955; director public relations and personnel, Henry Dreyfuss, New York City, 1956-1960; associate manager public relations, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1960-1961; art consultant, Fortune magazine, New York City, 1962; editorial director, Watson-Guptill Publs., 1963-1979; editorial director, American Artist magazine, New York City, 1971-1975. Lecturer in field; member of faculty, member artist advisory board Scottsdale Artists School, Arizona.
Member National Academy of Design, Artists Equity Association, National Art Education Association, Maine Coast Artists, Century Association, Salmagundi Club (JoAnn Leiser Memorial award 2005).
Married Wilma Shaffer, January 10, 1954. Children: Wendy, Blake.